A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Playing on a team made up of the CFL's best players, Montreal Alouettes tight end Peter Dalla Riva stood out in the All-Stars' 22-11 win on June 27, 1973 over the reigning Grey Cup champion Tiger-Cats at Ivor Wynne Stadium. Dalla Riva was named the showcase game's MVP after he caught two touchdown passes among his nine receptions for a total of 122 yards. An original Spalding autograph football from the 1973 CFL All-Star Game is covered with signatures from Dalla Riva and his teammates, including Ron Lancaster, who has signed immediately under "All Star 1973 Hamilton" stamped in black on one of three white leather panels. Fellow All-Stars Mike Wilson, Jim Young, Ron Woodward, Ray Nettles, Angelo Mosca, Bob Swift, John Helton, Trevor Ekdahl, Eric Allen, Basil Bark and Ed George have also signed that panel, while George Reed, Larry Robinson, Jerry Campbell, Blackie Johnston, Bayne Norrie, Dick Dupuis, Ralph Goldston, Larry Watkins, Wayne Smith and Dickie Harris have signed the middle panel. The panel adjacent to the laces is signed by Dalla Riva, Terry Evanshen, Gerry Organ, head coach John Payne, Jack Abenschan, Bill Baker, Don Jonas, Bill Frank, Dave Gasser, Paul Robson and Dave Raimey. A vintage 10" x 8" framed color team photo of the 1973 CFL All-Stars shows Ivor Wynne's end zone uprights and end zone stands in the background. An original 1973 All-Star Game program completes this remarkable lot, which comes along with Peter Dalla Riva's signed letter of authenticity.
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